Mary Lamb books in order
English writer, the sister and collaborator of writer Charles Lamb
- Lived
- 1764–1847
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 2
Mary Lamb published 1 short story collection and 1 play, beginning with Tales from Shakspeare (1807).
Updated September 2026
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Tales from Shakspeare
Mary Lamb's most-read book.
Short story collections in order
Tales from Shakspeare (1807), with Charles Lamb
Plays in order
An Art Edition of Shakespeare, Classified as Comedies, Tragedies, Histories and Sonnets, Each Part Arranged in Chronological Order, Including Also a List of Familiar Quotations (1889), with William Shakespeare and Charles Lamb
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All free classicsThe Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2
Tales from Shakespeare
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 1
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 4
The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3
Poetry for children
The Blue Jar Story Book
About Mary Lamb
Mary Anne Lamb was an English writer. She is best known for the collaboration with her brother Charles on the collection Tales from Shakespeare (1807). Mary suffered from mental illness, and in 1796, aged 31, she stabbed her mother to death during a mental breakdown. She was confined to mental facilities for most of her remaining life. She and Charles presided over a literary circle in London that included the poets William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, among others.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Mary Lamb FAQ
- How many books has Mary Lamb written?
- Mary Lamb published 1 short story collection and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Mary Lamb's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tales from Shakspeare.
- What is Mary Lamb's last book?
- Tales from Shakspeare (1807).
- What is Mary Lamb's most famous book?
- Tales from Shakspeare (1807) is Mary Lamb's most widely read book.
- Can I read Mary Lamb's books for free?
- Yes. 9 books by Mary Lamb are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.